Acting for Migratory Birds
A recent legal opinion that the illegal taking or killing of migratory birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act does not include incidental taking or killing could have adverse effects on waterfowl.
Wingshooting
Enquiring Minds
Readers have enquiring minds, and I receive many thoughtful letters throughout the year. I always am glad to help. It’s time again for a round of exchanges that should be of general interest to shotgunners.
Indiana May List Grouse as Endangered
The Ruffed Grouse Society recently issued a public letter with a call to action regarding the proposed Indiana listing.
USA College Clay Target League Launching
For those needing yet another reason to yearn for your college days, the appeal just got a bit stronger.
The Training Mindset
The best time to train is when you are “in the zone,” as a dog will sense this and become a willing and contented member of the working team.
Sage Grouse Update
I have spent nearly 50 years in sage grouse country and I seldom hunt them anymore, simply because they don’t provide much challenge on the wing.
Alaska Grouse
Alaska grousing within reach of a road.
Storm Wins Duck Stamp Contest
This is the second Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest win for Storm, whose painting of a pair of redheads in flight over a North Dakota pothole was featured on the 2004-’05 stamp.
Back to Bolivia
A return trip for doves, pigeons and bass.
Soar No More
When it comes to “volume shooting,” Mexico and Central and South America traditionally have been the big draws for American sportsmen, so when we heard that Soar No More Wingshooting Company was offering hot-barreled action for pigeons and doves in southwest Idaho, our group had to give it a try.
Chukars of Late
Last-gasp partridge on the steep & slippery.
Shore-’Nuff Gunning
Hunting scoters & brant on the Eastern Shore.